Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway
PoorClosed to trafficFremont County, Wyoming · 36 MI W-Nw of Riverton · Structure no. WYA-RU-001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2017
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway is a steel truss - thru carrying Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2017.
How much traffic does Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bull Lake Road over Bull Lake Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.